Dems pivot from ‘affordability’ pitch to DHS probe threats after midterm wins

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Several prominent Democrats who ran on an "affordability" message were largely silent when pressed by Fox News Digital on their sudden pivot to foreshadowing investigations into the Trump administration, including in many cases its immigration enforcement efforts. Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., who is poised to lead the House Oversight Committee, responded to Democrats' win Tuesday with a statement: "Lawyer Up" , despite having pledged to prioritize household costs alongside government accountability. Garcia told CNN before the election that "Democratic priorities" would be lowering the cost of "gas, groceries, the mortgage, the rent," alongside combating government corruption. PROGRESSIVES FUME AT HAKEEM JEFFRIES FOR SAYING DEMOCRATS WON'T 'GET EVEN' WITH TRUMP In response to a request for comment, a representative for Garcia shared a tweet he posted Wednesday, after his Tuesday "lawyer up" warning, that referenced affordability: "People can’t afford gas, groceries, and rent because Donald Trump and his family are ripping off the American people and enriching themselves. Taking on corruption is about making life more affordable for working families," Garcia said in the tweet. Before the election, "Squad" Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., wrote in a PBS-Chicago voters guide that there is "no question that the rising cost of living is the number one issue" for a " working people’s agenda ." After the election, however, her tone appeared to change: "Noem, Markwayne, Miller, Homan, Bovino, what’s up? Clear your schedule," Ramirez said . Several respondents pushed back, including one of her stated targets, former Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino. "Honey, slow your totalitarian roll," Bovino responded on X. "Citizens don’t answer to communists in this country as much as you seem to believe that." Bovino went on to suggest Ramirez instead relax with a bottle…